Annual Report 2012-2013 the next of kin of the deceased persons u/s 18 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. No Civil or Human Rights Court is seized of the matter. Hence, because of the simple fact that these courts exist in the State, the Commission is not prevented from giving relief under the provisions of the Protection of the Human Rights Act, 1993. As to the State's decision to pay compensation of ` 1,00,000 each to the next of kin of the deceased persons, in addition to the interim relief of Rs.10,000 each already paid, the same appears to be inadequate for the death of a person due to negligence of a public servant. Hence, keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, the Commission recommends to the Government of Mizoram, through its Chief Secretary, to pay additional compensation ` 1,00,000 each to the next of kin of the nine deceased persons. The Chief Secretary is directed to submit compliance report along with proof of payment within six weeks. 4.191 26. The response received in the matter is under consideration of the Commission. Alleged Death of Nine Persons and Injuries Caused to Many Others due to Negligence by Bihar State Electricity Board, Rohtas, Bihar (Case No. 1922/4/28/2011) 4.192 One R.H. Bansal, General Secretary of an NGO sent a complaint to the Commission on 9 September 2011 regarding death of nine persons and others who were injured due to electrocution in Rohtas, Bihar and prayed for intervention. Two other similar complaints were also received from different NGOs that were clubbed with this case. 4.193 In response to Commission's enquiry in the matter, the Law Officer, Bihar State Electricity Board informed that according to the report of the District Authorities, Rohtas, Sasaram, nine persons were reported dead and eight persons injured in an accident of electrocution which took place on 2 August 2011 near village Ahraon under Police Station Natwar. All the persons were electrocuted not on account of any negligence on the part of Bihar State Electricity Board but due to the fact that all of them came in contact with 11 KV line Rajpur feeder crossing emanating from Bijinar Power sub-station when they were unlawfully travelling on the roof of a bus. It was further stated that a sum of ` 11,00,000 had been placed at the disposal of the District Magistrate, Rohtas, Sasaram for being paid to the next of kin of nine deceased and eight injured victims. 4.194 The Commission considered the matter on 12 January 2012 and observed that Section 161 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read as follows: "Notice of Accidents and inquiries - (1) if any accident occurs in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution, supply or use of electricity in or in connection with any part of the electric lines or electrical plant of any person and the accident results or is likely to result in loss of human or animal life or in any injury to a human being or an animal, such person shall give notice of the NHRC 59